Compressor mount switch

2000 GMC SONOMA
97,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CBROWNEE03@GMAIL.COM
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How do I change the low side compressor switch?
Jun 7, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Here are the directions for replacing the switch. The attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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A/C REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE


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1. Disconnect the A/C low pressure switch electrical connector.


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2. Remove the A/C low pressure switch from the evaporator tube.
3. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the A/C low pressure switch port on the evaporator tube.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


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1. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the refrigerant pressure sensor port on the evaporator tube.
2. Lightly coat the new O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the O-ring seal to enter the refrigerant system.

3. Slide the new O-ring seal onto the A/C low pressure switch port on the evaporator tube front until the unit is fully seated.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the A/C low pressure switch to the evaporator tube.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C low pressure switch to 4.8 N.m (42 lb in).


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5. Connect the A/C low pressure switch electrical connector.

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Let me know if this is what you were looking for or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Jun 7, 2019 at 9:37 PM